Redmi K20 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VII

The Redmi K20 Pro (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $350 and $1295. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads — 59/100 vs 18/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the Sony Xperia 1 VII is faster in AnTuTu (2,994,112 vs 824,513).

The Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro by 41 points (59/100 vs 18/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K20 Pro
Performance 1
Display 0
Camera 36
Battery 13
Design 61
Value for money 86
Sony Xperia 1 VII
Performance 68
Display 100
Camera 48
Battery 41
Design 53
Value for money 21
What makes Redmi K20 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 191g vs 197g
  • Cheaper: $350 vs $1295

  • Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 21/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 824513
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 30W vs 27W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 1/100)
  • Better camera (48/100 vs 36/100)
  • Longer battery life (41/100 vs 13/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K20 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Sony Xperia 1 VII scores 41 points higher (59/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (68/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (48/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (41/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K20 Pro leads (86/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro (68/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (48/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro (41/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi K20 Pro is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K20 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (86/100 vs 21/100).

Redmi K20 Pro: The Redmi K20 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Sony Xperia 1 VII: The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K20 Pro Sony Xperia 1 VII
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 824513 2994112
Geekbench Single 968 3094
Geekbench Multi 2731 9293
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 2340x1080 2340x1080
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 27W 30W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
Main camera 48 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 48 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 12 MP
Front camera 20 MP 12 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 9 Android 15
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 156.7×74.3×8.8 mm 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm
Weight 191 g 197 g
Price $350 $1295
Camera comparison
Redmi K20 Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
36
camera
Sony Xperia 1 VII
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
48
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K20 Pro
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Sony Xperia 1 VII
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K20 Pro
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • No wireless charging
13
battery
Sony Xperia 1 VII
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
41
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K20 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K20 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
18/100
824513 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 VII Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
59/100 +72.5%
2994112 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 VII leads Redmi K20 Pro by 72.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K20 Pro
$350
Sony Xperia 1 VII
$1295

Price difference: $945. Redmi K20 Pro is cheaper by $945.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro (68/100 vs 1/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (48/100 vs 36/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro (41/100 vs 13/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi K20 Pro is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K20 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (86/100 vs 21/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K20 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?

The Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro by 41 points (59/100 vs 18/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K20 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?

The Redmi K20 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 59/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K20 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?

The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on camera score (48/100 vs 36/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K20 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?

The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on performance (68/100 vs 1/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K20 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?

The Redmi K20 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for active users.